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Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Running trail in Juneau, Alaska · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Destination for hiking to the top of Mount Roberts with scenic views, accessible by tram.
What runners say about Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead
“It was a beautiful 22’c summers day, so we decided to do the hike up to the upper tram station.”
It was a beautiful 22’c summers day, so we decided to do the hike up to the upper tram station. Note: June & July you may need to pack your mosquito repellent! It’s a very quick but steep walk from downtown up to the place where the trail starts - you could take an Uber if you wanted to safe energy for the hike.
You got off the ship, now what? Take a casual jog over to the trailhead, check out the layout of the town while you’re at it. Decent cell coverage throughout, plethora of nice views along the way. The actual hike will bring you up to the lift, which you may choose to take down.
A 1.5-mile hike from Basin Road to the Tram station and Mt.Roberts. The trail is in good conditions, some steeper sections and switchbacks. It in the forest and on the back side of the mountain, so only one lookout until you reach the Tram station.
If you want to save some money on the tram and feel huge accomplishment, walk up the mountain! It’s a steep walk to get to trail head from the town, and the incline continues the whole way.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a beautiful 22’c summers day, so we decided to do the hike up to the upper tram station.”
“It’s a very quick but steep walk from downtown up to the place where the trail starts - you could take an Uber if you wanted to safe energy for the hike.”
“The track is pretty well marked out but be careful under foot with slippery rocks and tree roots as it’s so steep, and there are also loads of bugs and flies so use repellant.”
“The trailhead was easy to find and the trail so full of the lush rich greenery that says Alaska!”
“If you start the path to the devil's punch bowl from lake loop there is another fast moving stream you can visit that is a short hike.”
Plan your run at Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance3.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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